Arcadia Quest - How To Play

In this video, we're going to learn how to play Arcadia Quest! If you have any comments or questions, please do not hesitate to post them in the YouTube comments below.

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00:00 - Introduction
01:02 - The Setup
08:09 - Gameplay Overview
08:46 - Activating a Hero
09:19 - Moving Heroes
09:35 - Full and Blocked Spaces
10:28 - Using Portals
10:54 - Using Doors
11:25 - Exploration Tokens
11:54 - Attacking
12:09 - Weapon Ranges
12:17 - Ranged Attacks
12:25 - Line of Sight
14:16 - Melee Attacks
14:54 - Exhausting Items
15:19 - Gather Dice Pools
16:22 - Resolving Attack and Defense Dice
17:38 - Assigning Wounds
18:05 - Hero Cards
18:31 - Monster Cards
19:12 - Item Cards
19:21 - Timing Of Abilities
19:30 - Targetting Multiple Characters
19:55 - Character Deaths
21:28 - Guard Reactions
24:18 - Payback Reactions
25:35 - Overkill
26:04 - Monster Tiers
26:14 - Special Rules For Villains
26:53 - Spawning Monsters
27:57 - Resting
29:46 - Quests
31:25 - The Upgrade Phase
32:01 - Resolving Death Tokens
33:47 - Buying Upgrades
35:47 - Token Cleanup
36:07 - Using The Campaign Sheet
38:19 - Conclusion

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[earthgremlin]

Just wanted to point out the absolute dedication Watch It Played has. This video was posted over 7 years ago, yet questions are still answered in the comments to this day. This is one of my favorite board games, and I only discovered it because of this video. Thank you Rodney for helping to feed my expensive addiction.

[BigJasonMc]

I've been playing with my buddies for a few sessions. 8 years later, your video is useful. Thanks brother.

[gruumshorcwarlord]

Wow, this is the best "How to Play" video I have ever seen for a game. Nicely orderly structured and detailed. Well done, and thanks a lot!

[jayboe]

I have watched so many of your videos and I am seriously a huge fan. These videos have bailed me out of so many "I wonder how that rule works" situations. Yall are amazing! Keep up the magnificent work!

[puppethound]

Best board game play videos in YouTube. Clear and concise. Plus, this game looks really fun, simple, yet deep.

[Anslasax]

Hey Rodney I just wanted to say I started watching your channel thru the Mansions of Madness play thru you did with Andrea. I discovered back in October of 2014. I fell in love with your style of teaching and game plays and have moved on to "Watch it played" where I have watched every single video you have made! I credit Wil Wheaton for getting me back into board games but I credit you and your Family for my knowledge and taste. Thanks sooo much for what you do. I would like nothing more then to support you and your channel so next you have a fundraiser count me in!

Sincerely Josef Caruthers.

[flujackson]

You're the best Rodney! Thanks for the explanation. I am the self proclaimed "Rule Learner" when it comes to games in the family. So this is always the first place I come before reading the rule book!

[deathdarkstev]

Yet another great video that makes playing the game super easy and the rules crystal clear!!! I appreciate the time and work you put into your videos!

[madtwyer]

Every game ever should get you to explain how to play, you happy son of a gun. +25xp

[Tia]

This was great! I don't think I would ever learn how to play games if you didn't do these videos! Thanks so much Rodney!

[AlexMakarowski]

You're videos are the best on the net on how to explain gameplay. I wouldn't enjoy table top games as much if I didn't have these videos as references. Awesome work!

[michaelszalajkojr]

Rodney just wanted to say all of your watch it plays have been beyond helpful. Thank you for all you do and please keep putting out your great content! You helped me understand and explain Arcadia Quest and Cry Havoc this weekend with only having to open the rulebook once! Thanks again man, for making my game nights get going fast!

[hanibalking]

Thank you so much for this video. Me and my son spent way over the videos time figuring this game out and u helped an insane amount

[NerdySatyr]

This is AWESOME Rodney! So so glad you've done this!! :D
I'm SO HYPED for my copy to arrive now <3 Thank you!

[popgas]

I know I'm kind of late to this party but I just discovered this game and as usual this channel has it and it's 8 years ago already! 😅 Clean tutorial, excited to introduce this to my friends. Thanks Rodney 🤩!

[lucasaresende]

The best explanation ever. Congratulations...

[mattlowder]

bought it because of this series. Thanks again. This has got to be the 30th game added to my collection in 2 years from Watch It Played. LOL

[catwizard]

I really enjoyed your review. Clearly explained, passionate and your voice gives life to it. Good job!

[lindale]

bought the game today and I'm excited to play. this video really cleared things up for me thanks :)

[danieledwards]

I'm so happy to see that you're doing a playthrough of this game! This has been on my wishlist for quite some time, but I've never been willing to pull the trigger. This playthrough might just be the thing to decide either way. Thanks Rodney! And good luck against Luke, you'll need it!